Donner Pass is a 7,056-foot-high (2,151 m) [2] mountain pass in the northern Sierra Nevada, above Donner Lake and Donner Memorial State Park about 9 miles (14 km) west of Truckee, California. Like the Sierra Nevada themselves, the pass has a steep approach from the east and a gradual approach from the west.

Mar 5, 2010 · Donner Pass, in the Sierra Nevada of northern California, is named for the Donner party. The pass now represents the most important transmontane route (rail and highway) connecting...

Donner Pass, pass, in the Sierra Nevada of northern California, U.S., that is the most important transmontane route (rail and highway) connecting San Francisco with Reno, Nevada. Rising to an elevation of more than 7,000 feet (2,100 metres), it lies 35 miles (55 km) west-southwest of Reno.

Jun 1, 2023 · Donner Pass, a route connecting two states, has a legendary history filled with literal twists and turns, cannibalism, and more.

Donner Pass Road is a well-paved option that makes for a pleasant alternative to the heavily traveled Interstate I-80 between Truckee and Kingvale. Donner Pass certainly offers the best landscapes in the Sierra Nevada, with breathtaking views across the whole road.

3 days ago · Donner Memorial State Park is located in the scenic the Sierra Nevada mountain range at an elevation of about 6,000 feet. This legendary alpine park offers summer camping, picnicking, kayaking, paddle sports, fishing, and hiking.

The Donner pass was the main way settlers and immigrants traveled west to California in the early 19th century.